Monday, March 3, 2008

Chicago's Dubious Distinction - Highest Taxed in US

Chicago, IL. --
A drink at the bar, a fast-food meal and back-to-school shopping are among those things about to get a bit more expensive in Cook County.

Early Saturday, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger struck a deal with board members, who approved a 1 percent increase in the sales tax - driving Chicago's overall sales tax to double digits at 10.25 percent, easily among the highest of any big city.
And it will be enacted just in time for the Christmas shopping season.

This on top of the 88 new taxes and fees that went into effect as of January 1st.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

But that tax money has to be at the Cook County Assessor's office by 8:00AM, otherwise The Penguin and Curtis are out on the street.

Claude said...

I'll Penguin and Curtis you.

Anonymous said...

LOL!!! Penguin! I love that movie.